Race Engineer

Hendrick; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Motorsports, located at 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262, seeks a Race Engineer to ensure the integrity of race car components and systems. You will support design, development, and performance improvements to maximize vehicle function, with emphasis on data-driven decisions and on-track testing.

The role involves collecting data, performing simulations, assisting with car setup, and iterating designs to achieve winning performance in a dynamic motorsport

Qualifications

• Accountability and ownership of actions.
• Accurate and thorough work.
• Analytical thinking to solve problems.
• Effective verbal communication with team members.
• Clear written communication skills.
• Coordinating with others to align actions.
• Detail-oriented in complex tasks.
• Organized and methodical in processes.
• Strong decision-making while following procedures.
• Adaptable to changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple design and performance projects for race car components and systems.
• Support trackside testing and racing activities.
• Collect and interpret data; provide actionable recommendations.
• Use engineering principles to enhance vehicle design and performance.
• Assist in car setup, testing, and analysis as needed.
• Alter and modify designs to meet performance targets.
• Engage in simulations, data analysis, and fuel mileage considerations.

Skills

Race Engineering

Data Analysis

Trackside Testing

Vehicle Dynamics

Job description

Hendrick Motorsports Location: 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262

Hendrick Motorsports, a leader in the auto racing industry, is currently seeking a Race Engineer.

Summary: This position is responsible for the integrity of the design, development, and improvement of race car components and systems to maximize vehicle function.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Responsible for managing various projects related to design and performance of race car related components and systems.
• Responsible for supporting trackside testing and racing.
• Responsible for collecting and interpreting data and providing recommendations.
• Responsible for utilizing engineering principles to enhance vehicle design and performance.
• Assist in car set-up, testing, and analysis as needed.
• Alter and modify designs to obtain specified functional and operational performance.
• Responsible for simulation, statistical data, and fuel mileage.

Qualifications:

• Accountability -- accept responsibility and account for his/her own actions.
• Accuracy -- perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Analytical skills -- possess critical thinking and reasoning skills to solve a problem.
• Verbal communication -- ability to communicate effectively with others verbally.
• Written communication -- demonstrate an ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Coordination -- adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Detail-oriented -- will pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Organized -- demonstrate being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Decision making -- ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Adaptability -- ability to adapt to change in the workplace.

Environment Demands:

• Work involves frequent exposure to unpleasant elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, chemicals, etc.

Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf.

Hendrick Motorsports provides a one-of-a-kind working experience where a diverse group of highly talented team members can work together to achieve a common goal. We are committed to embracing innovation with intensity to perform at the highest level expected by our dedicated sponsors and fans worldwide. Hendrick Motorsports continuously seeks skilled and talented individuals who are motivated and passionate about helping us meet our goals.